This drug may be habit-forming; avoid long-term use. Tell your doctor if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse. This drug may cause unsafe heart-related side effects. Tell your doctor if you have any heart disease.

Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs. Taking them together can cause bad side effects. This is one of those drugs. Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.

Please read the medication guide.

Avoid

If you have an allergy to dextroamphetamine, amphetamine, or any other part of this drug.

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

If you have any of these health problems: Both attention deficit/hyperactivity problems and Tourette's syndrome or tics, drug abuse, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, nervous state, overactive thyroid disease, or structure problems of the heart.

If you have taken isocarboxazid, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine in the last 14 days. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (eg, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine) must be stopped 14 days before this drug is started. Taking both at the same time could cause risky high blood pressure.

If you are breast-feeding.

Precautions

Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.

This drug may be habit-forming with long-term use.

If you have been taking this drug for many weeks, talk with your doctor before stopping. You may want to slowly stop this drug.

You may have some heart tests before starting this drug. Talk with your doctor.

If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely.

Check all drugs you are taking with your doctor. This drug may not mix well with some other drugs.

If you are taking this drug and have high blood pressure, talk with your doctor before using OTC products that may raise blood pressure. These include cough or cold drugs, diet pills, stimulants, ibuprofen or like products, and some natural products or aids.

Avoid beer, wine, or mixed drinks.

Limit your use of caffeine (for example, tea, coffee, cola) and chocolate. Use with this drug may cause nervousness, shakiness, and a fast heartbeat.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

Side Effects

Belly pain.

Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over a few minutes when sitting or lying down. Be careful climbing.

The information in this monograph is intended for informational purposes only, and is meant to help users better understand health concerns. Information is based on review of scientific research data, historical practice patterns, and clinical experience. This information should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Users should consult with a qualified healthcare provider for specific questions regarding therapies, diagnosis and/or health conditions, prior to making therapeutic decisions.